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Document No. 550114-01
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1.3.1 FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................................................................................3
1.3.3 SYSTEM SCHEMATIC.......................................................................................................................................
4 . 2 FILLING THE TANK ................................................................................................................................ 28
4 . 3 REPLACING OIL AND PURGING CONTAMINATED OIL...................................................................... 29
4 . 4 PRIMING THE HYDROPNEUMATIC PUMP ...........................................................................................30
4.4.1 PRIMING THE HYDROPNEUMATIC PUMP BY SYRINGE INJECTION ........................................................ 30
4.4.2 INTERNAL PURGE OF HYDROPNEUMATIC PUMP .....................................................................................
4 . 5 CLEANING/REPLACING DRIVE AIR FILTER ELEMENTS....................................................................32
This manual provides the user with the information necessary to operate an OPG1-30000-AF
Hydraulic Pressure Generator/Controller. It also includes a great deal of additional information
provided to help you optimize OPG1-30000-AF use and take full advantage of its many features
and functions.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO “DON’T READ MANUALS”, GO DIRECTLY TO SECTION 2.3 TO SET
UP YOUR OPG1-30000-AF. READ SECTION 2.4.4 AND GO TO SECTION 3.3. THIS WILL GET YOU UP
AND RUNNING QUICKLY WITH MINIMAL RISK OF CAUSING DAMAGE TO YOURSELF OR YOUR OPG1.
THEN… WHEN YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR START TO WONDER ABOUT ALL THE GREAT FEATURES
YOU MIGHT BE MISSING, GET INTO THE MANUAL!
(CAUTION) is used throughout the manual to identify user warnings and cautions.
(NOTE) is used throughout the manual to identify operating and applications advice and
The OPG1-30000-AF Hydraulic Pressure Generator/Controller is a stand alone, pressure generating
and controlling component intended to be used as the pressure source and means of pressure
adjustment in hydraulic calibration and test systems. It is capable of both generating and precisely
adjusting pressure from atmosphere to 200 MPa (30 000 psi).
OPG1-30000-AF combines the versatility, speed and reliability of direct operator control with the
convenience and effort-free operation of automation. It is the standard pressure generating and
control component in an HGC-30000-AF Hydraulic Gauge Calibration system as well as in a PG7302
piston gauge system.
OPG1-30000-AF includes an on-board hydropneumatic pump to fill the system under test and
generate pressures up to 200 MPa (30 000 psi). Two progressive needle valves control the inlet of
pressure from the pump to increase pressure and outlet back to the reservoir to decrease pressure.
Very fine pressure adjustment and generation of small pressure excursions is accomplished using a
Pneumatically Driven Variable Volume (PDVV) with push button control. Pneumatic power (drive air)
of up to 850 kPa (120 psi) is needed to drive the hydropneumatic pump and PDVV.
OPG1-30000-AF is delivered, along with its standard accessories in a corrugated container
with corrugated and polyurethane inserts to hold it in place.
Remove the OPG1 and its accessories from the shipping container and remove each
element from its protective plastic bag.
Retain the packaging in case of future OPG1 shipments.
2.1.2 INSPECTING CONTENTS
Check that all items are present and have NO visible damage. Verify the items received
against the parts list in Table 1.
Table 1. OPG1-30000-AF Parts List
DESCRIPTION PART NO.
OPG1-30000-AF Instrument 401602
Operation and Maintenance Manual 550114
Accessories: 401580
Mat, Top Surface Protection 122998
Sebacate (synthetic oil), 1 qt. 400503
Syringe, 10 cc 102817
O-ring, Brown Viton, 2-104 102758
Interconnections Kit: 401603
1 ea. Nipple, 2.75 in., DH500 100207
1 ea. Nipple, 6 in., DH500 100208
1 ea. Nipple, 24 in., DH500 100270
1 ea. Elbow, 24 in., DH500 123136
1 ea. Adaptor, DH500 F x 1/4 in. NPT M 102889
1 ea. Adaptor, DH500 F x 1/4 in. NPT F 102820
1 ea. Adaptor, DH500 F x 37 degree (AN4) Mi 102888
2 ea. Gland, DH500 100271
5 ea. Collar, DH500 100201
The OPG1-30000-AF is typically delivered as part of an HGC-30000-AF hydraulic gauge calibrator
that includes an RPM3/HPMS-A30000/A6000-AF that has its own Operation and
Maintenance Manual.
When selecting and preparing a site to set up the OPG1-30000-AF and HGC-30000-AF system, the
following should be considered:
•Bench Stability: The OPG1 weighs about 27 kg (60 lb). The RPM3/HPMS-A30000/A6000-AF
weighs about 10 kg (22 lbs). Consider the combined weight and that of other components,
including possible items to be tested, when selecting a bench.
•Footprint: The HGC-30000-AF system requires a minimum bench space approximately 84 cm
(33 in.) wide and 60 cm (24 in.) deep.
•Location of Other Components: Plan the space required and a convenient layout for the
complete system in which OPG1 is the pressure generation/control component.
If the OPG1 is to be used with an RPM3/HPMS, the OPG1 accessories include the hardware
necessary for setting up in a standard configuration (see Sections 2.1.2, 2.3.1.3). These allow
the RPM3/HPMS to be placed to the right or the left of the OPG1, as desired.
The interconnecting tubing and fittings provided with the OPG1 accessories can also be used to
connect to other systems. If interconnections other than the OPG1 accessories are used, select
tubing and fittings rated to handle the maximum pressures that will be generated. OPG1
hydraulic fittings are all DH500 (equivalent to AE F250C, HIP HF4, etc.). The female DH500
fittings are delivered with gland nuts and plugs installed. Collars are included in the accessory
kit.
If you do not plan to use OPG1’s top TEST port, consider where a device or system under test
(DUT) will be connected.
•Pressure Supply: Plan the pneumatic power to OPG1. This requires two separate sources:
a) 850 kPa (120 psi) from an N2 or Air bottle connected to the rear left of the OPG1; b) 620 kPa
(90 psi) non-lubricated compressed air connected to the rear right of the OPG1 (see
Section 2.3.1.2). The connections are 1/4 in. NPT female.
•System Interconnections: Plan the interconnections between OPG1 and other components in
the system. Minimizing the volume and maximizing the mass of all interconnecting elements will
reduce pressure generation and stabilization time. An extra nipple is provided in the OPG1
interconnection accessories for possible connection to an existing oil/air separator (see
Section 2.3.1.3).
ALWAYS use external tubing and fittings rated for pressures equal to or greater than the